Does the Constitutional Court say that the acknowledgment of children born outside marriage lasts forever?
On 18 March, a ruling was published by the Constitutional Court. Bárbara Figueiredo explains in this briefing note.
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Maintenance Obligations: once the child, now the “parent”
The obligation for children to pay maintenance to their parents is less known but increasingly debated. When need and law intersect, surprising decisions arise — as Bárbara Figueiredo’s article explains.
New Chapter at the Agency for the Promotion of Downtown Coimbra
APBC has begun a new cycle with the inauguration of its Governing Bodies for 2025–2028, which include VFA partner Bárbara Figueiredo as Secretary of the General Assembly Board.
Ensuring the Testator’s Last Will and Preventing Family Disputes
The appointment of a testamentary executor can be a strategic tool to ensure compliance with the testator’s last will, prevent conflicts, and manage the estate effectively until its distribution.
Common Construction on Separate Property — Quid Iuris?
Building together on one spouse’s land raises legal questions of ownership — as explained by Bárbara Figueiredo
Forced Heirship: Family Protection vs. Freedom of Will
Forced heirship ensures a share of the estate for statutory heirs, but limits testamentary freedom. How can family protection and freedom of will be balanced? This piece by Bárbara Figueiredo offers an answer.